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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 178 stories
GO Transit has suspended service on part of the Stouffville Line following an incident in which a pedestrian was struck and killed by a train in Markham on Wednesday morning. York Regional Police responded to the scene at approximately 8:42 a.m.
Unionized engineers working on Toronto's subways are nearing a strike as they negotiate with the city's transit agency. Workers represented by CUPE Local 2 have authorized a strike mandate, which could be enacted as soon as this weekend. TTC CEO Mandeep Lali emphasized the agency's commitment to reaching a deal while managing public resources responsibly.
Toronto police are searching for an off-leash dog that attacked and killed a smaller dog, injuring its owner in the city's west end. The incident occurred around 4:10 p.m. at Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue West, involving a brown pit bull mix described as abandoned. The owner sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and police have released surveillance images to aid in locating the dog, urging anyone who sees it to call 911.
The ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran has led to a significant rise in global energy prices, prompting Turkey's central bank to reconsider its inflation forecasts. Analysts expect the year-end inflation target to be adjusted upwards from the current 16%, with estimates potentially reaching as high as 29%. The conflict has also contributed to a widening current account deficit and a notable drop in Turkey's official reserves, raising concerns about the sustainability of the central bank's monetary policies.
Signal has stated that it would withdraw its services from Canada if required to comply with a proposed lawful access bill that would compromise its encryption and privacy protections. The messaging service emphasizes its commitment to maintaining strong privacy safeguards for its users.
(Bloomberg) — Spain’s growing reliance on renewable energy has helped keep power prices stable even as the war in the Middle East drives up the cost of oil and gas, said Sara Aagesen, the country’s minister for environmental transition. “That results in more competitive power prices for citizens and the industry.” Spain has a target to generate 81% of its power from renewable sources by 2030. In 2018, gas determined Spain’s power prices 75% of the time; that ratio has now dropped to 10%, she added.
Donald Trump is set to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with discussions expected to focus on trade relations, Taiwan, and the ongoing conflict in Iran. The meeting will include a significant delegation of business leaders from various sectors, including technology and finance.
Three Israeli drone strikes on a major highway in southern Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of at least eight individuals, including two children, according to Lebanon’s Ministry of Health. The strikes occurred in the Jiyeh area, approximately 20 kilometers south of Beirut, and have contributed to a growing humanitarian crisis, with over a million people displaced in the region. The ongoing conflict has seen a significant toll on civilians, with reports indicating that more than 2,800 people have died since the onset of hostilities on March 2.
Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of 22 individuals, including eight children, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The strikes targeted vehicles in the Barja, Jiyeh, and Saadiyat areas, as well as other locations, amidst ongoing conflict with Hezbollah. The Israeli military stated that the strikes aimed at Hezbollah's military infrastructure, while the Lebanese health ministry accused Israeli forces of violating international humanitarian law by targeting rescue personnel during their operations.
It feels like a lifetime ago, but it's actually only been three weeks since San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper became the youngest player in history to score 25 points off the bench in a playoff game. But until then, he's playing 25 minutes a game in these playoffs and the Spurs have won those minutes by 73 points. Harper only had 12 points on Tuesday, but man, was he impressive in his 25 minutes as a plus-13.
Brayden McNabb of the Vegas Golden Knights has been suspended for one game due to an interference infraction that injured Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Poehling during Game 5 of their playoff series. The NHL's Department of Player Safety determined that McNabb's late hit warranted supplemental discipline, as Poehling had released the puck prior to the contact. McNabb's absence in Game 6 will impact the Golden Knights' defensive lineup significantly, as he averages nearly 21 minutes of ice time per game in the postseason.
England director of cricket Rob Key said Ollie Robinson is "one of the best bowlers in the world" after ending the Sussex seamer's two-year international exile.